Where We Build: Kendall Districts We Serve
Kendall is one of Miami-Dade’s largest suburban commercial areas, anchored by major retail and a deep healthcare presence. We work across:
- The Dadeland district – Dadeland Mall and the Kendall Drive/US-1 retail and office core;
- The Falls area – upscale open-air retail along US-1;
- The Baptist Health medical district – hospital-adjacent medical office and outpatient facilities;
- The Kendall Drive and 88th Street corridors – retail and commercial frontage;
- West Kendall – neighborhood retail, medical, and services.
Commercial Sectors We Build in Kendall
- Retail and shopping-center build-outs;
- Medical and outpatient facilities;
- Office and professional space;
- Restaurant and hospitality fit-outs;
- Mixed-use and multifamily ground-floor commercial;
- Flex and light-industrial space.
Permitting and Code in Kendall
As part of Miami-Dade County, Kendall sits in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) — the strictest section of the Florida Building Code — so every commercial project is engineered for extreme hurricane wind and windborne-debris impact, permitted through Miami-Dade County.
Several requirements shape commercial work here:
- High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) — wind-load and missile-impact design govern the building envelope, with impact-rated windows, doors, and roofing carrying Miami-Dade NOA documentation;
- Roofing and envelope — HVHZ roofing assemblies, enhanced attachment, and secondary water barriers;
- Flood and stormwater — FEMA flood zones and South Florida Water Management District drainage on low-lying sites;
- Threshold and special inspections on qualifying structures.
We design and build to these from day one, coordinating product approvals, engineering, and permitting so a Kendall project clears review and stands up to South Florida’s climate.
Commercial Construction and General Contracting Services
- Ground-up commercial, retail, and industrial construction;
- Tenant fit-outs and interior build-outs;
- Restaurant, hospitality, and medical construction;
- Office and corporate space;
- Wind- and impact-rated envelope, roofing, and glazing systems;
- Full construction management and general contracting.
Working from our Fort Lauderdale office, Plescia delivers Kendall projects with realistic schedules, transparent budgets, and the HVHZ discipline South Florida construction demands—all through a single point of accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What parts of Kendall does Plescia serve?
We build throughout Kendall, including the Dadeland district and Dadeland Mall, The Falls, the Baptist Health medical district, the Kendall Drive and 88th Street corridors, and West Kendall.
Does Plescia build medical facilities in Kendall?
Yes. Kendall’s Baptist Health presence makes it a major healthcare market, and we deliver medical office, outpatient, and hospital-adjacent build-outs alongside retail and office work.
Does HVHZ apply to construction in Kendall?
Yes. As part of Miami-Dade County, Kendall is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so projects use wind-load and missile-impact design with Miami-Dade NOA-approved products.
What types of commercial construction does Plescia do in Kendall?
Retail and shopping-center build-outs, medical and outpatient facilities, office space, restaurant fit-outs, mixed-use ground-floor commercial, flex and light-industrial work, and full construction management and general contracting.
Where is Plescia based relative to Kendall?
We work from our Fort Lauderdale office and cover Miami-Dade projects like Kendall while keeping a single point of accountability.